1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
The dining room’s chairs, tables and swan figurines were all made from see-through crystal Lucite.
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Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Of course, any see-through top can be fixed by purchasing a thin undershirt or wearing nude-colored underwear.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
An additional standout look in the evening consisted of a see-through dress with detailed beading just at the top.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025
One of the images from the artwork reportedly includes a nude shot of Lorde, with the photo showing the crotch of an individual wearing see-through pants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Violet Ikonomova, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
Of course, any see-through top can be fixed by purchasing a thin undershirt or wearing nude-colored underwear.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
An additional standout look in the evening consisted of a see-through dress with detailed beading just at the top.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 July 2025
One of the images from the artwork reportedly includes a nude shot of Lorde, with the photo showing the crotch of an individual wearing see-through pants.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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Don’t pack: Large toiletry bags Pack this instead: Small, transparent toiletry bags Large toiletry bags can take up a lot of unnecessary and valuable space in a carry-on suitcase.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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Several silhouettes were encased in rigid, transparent plastic shells, and veiled, sometimes with bejeweled faces.—
Alice Pfeiffer,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Some may prove useful in the long run and others illusory, but for now they are statistically swamped by the sheer amount of renewable power coming online.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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The sheer variety of equipment, the pace of change and rising customer demands call for something better: a knowledge capture process that’s baked into the daily workflow.—
Thomas Cottereau,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Winners will receive a crystal pillar trophy instead of an Emmy.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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They’re often shot on the iPhone’s 0.5 lens, with the flash shining in Aron’s crystal blue eyes, like a tractor beam is about to scoop her up, far away from Ireland’s greenery.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
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This jewelry organizer, for instance, includes necklace clips, ring holders, translucent zipper pockets, and an earring plate for easy access to your bling.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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American contemporary artist and sculptor, Larry Bell, sent her a translucent pendant.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The fire table, which comes with clear fire glass, a table lid, propane cover, and a protective fabric table cover, burns at a maximum of 57,000 BTU and is made from rust-free aluminum.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Establishing clear protocols for collaborative action and conducting regular stress tests and drills—simulating everything from accidents to public health emergencies—helps identify vulnerabilities and familiarizes all parties with their roles before a real crisis hits.—
Daniel Brillman,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Many of the children experienced nausea or vomiting, but two fatal instances involved children under the age of 2 dying after consuming liquid nicotine, STAT News reported.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Bone marrow aspiration: This procedure removes a small amount of liquid bone marrow for examination of the bone marrow cells.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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